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A Conversation with Chef Robert Clifford

It’s nearly 7:00 PM. Almost show time. The kitchen is buzzing with movement and aroma as the first item for this evenings sold out monthly Sunday Super prepares for a final toss. Fresh deep red crawfish, potatoes, sausage and corn make a brief and colorful appearance into the air before being plated. By the end of tonight’s elaborate New Orleans themed family style dinner held in the back dinning room, Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse Executive Chef Robert Clifford would be receiving more than his fair share of accolades. At 31, he’s left his mark at some of Dallas’ finest restaurants including The Palm Steakhouse and The Capital Grille. Robert said that he…
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Fifth Chase is a Charm; How One Teen is Creating Her Very Own Saucy Goodness

How many 14- year -old’s do you know that have a recipe for barbecue sauce? Here’s an easier one. How many 14 -year- old’s do you know that can cook…at all? Chase Bruckner, a freshman in high school, might be an all around living and breathing Super Girl. This tiny little lady is not only an awesome cook, but a multiple award winning gymnast and a pretty cool kid in general. After sampling a little dab of her sauce on a spoon I was immediately intrigued. The sauce was different than any other barbecue sauce I’d ever encountered and there were hints of garlic and a nice ending of heat.…
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